1.    Lobbying for a barrister-at-law to be assigned to deal with victims of child abuse by June 30, 2011.

2.    Start the preparation for the implementation of the Children (Care and Adoption) Act by March 2011.  Also, continue the discussions on the enacting of the other OECS Draft Family Legislation, including the Status of Children Legislation.

3.    In keeping with the UN Convention of the Rights and Protection of Persons with Disabilities, establish a special unit by December 31, 2011.

4.    Facilitate at least ten (10) parenting seminars and family therapy workshops to foster family empowerment by November 30, 2011.

Contact Information

Permanent Secretaries
Ms. Catherine Defreitas 
PS For Housing and Informal Human Settlement
Location: Granby Street, Kingstown
Tel : (PBX) :(784) 456-1111, Ext : 4681
E-mail: email-office.housing@mail.gov.vc

Mrs. Merissa Finch-Burke 
PS For Social Development, Family, Gender Affairs, and Youth
Tel : (PBX) :(784) 456-1111, Ext : 3863
E-mail: mobililsation1@hotmail.com

Address

The Ministry of National Mobilisation, Social Development, Gender Affairs, Family Affairs, Housing and Informal Settlement

Halifax Street Kingstown St. Vincent

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Saturday - Sunday
Closed